{"product_id":"ruark-r710-cd-hi-fi-console","title":"Ruark R710 CD Hi-Fi Console","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRuark R710 CD Hi-Fi Console\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStreaming Amplifier with Built-in CD Player, Phono, HDMI eARC \u0026amp; 200W Per Channel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ruark R710 CD Hi-Fi Console is a 400W streaming integrated amplifier with a built-in slot-loading CD player, hi-res streaming, internet radio, a moving magnet phono stage, and HDMI eARC — all in one 70s-inspired cabinet.\u003c\/strong\u003e With Burr-Brown DACs, 2 × 200W of Class D power, a 6.8-inch colour display, and Ruark's RotoDial controller on top, the R710 is built to drive serious floorstanders and become the heart of a complete modern hi-fi system — without a rack of separates or a single visible disc drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArriving October 2026 — pre-order now to be first in line. Imported directly from the UK to Canada duty-free.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Ruark R710 is the music centre we've been waiting for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery hi-fi conversation eventually gets to the same question: \u003cem\u003e\"Does it play CDs?\"\u003c\/em\u003e For most streaming amplifiers, the answer is a shrug and an add-on box. Ruark's answer, in its 40th anniversary year, is the R710 — a proper music console with a slot-loading CD player hidden so neatly behind the walnut slats that people ask where it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R710 takes everything that made the R610 a What Hi-Fi? Award winner — the streaming platform, the phono stage, the HDMI eARC, the RotoDial — and builds it out for the serious listener: the CD player, a headphone jack, a bigger 6.8-inch display, and a jump from 75 to \u003cstrong\u003e200 watts per channel\u003c\/strong\u003e. That power is the point. Where the R610 is at home with bookshelf speakers, the R710 was designed alongside Ruark's revived \u003cstrong\u003eTalisman-R\u003c\/strong\u003e floorstanders (a name first launched in 1990) and has the headroom to run them properly, or any serious passive speaker you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuark puts it plainly: with uncompressed audio, a CD can still beat a stream on sound quality, and it may be the last truly tangible music format. The R710 treats it that way — not as nostalgia, but as one more source that deserves to sound right. Streaming, vinyl, CD, TV, and radio, all from one dial, in a cabinet you'd choose even if it didn't make a sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated slot-loading CD player\u003c\/strong\u003e — Red Book CD-DA and CD-R, concealed behind the wooden slats. No add-on transport, no extra box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 × 200W Class D amplification\u003c\/strong\u003e (400W total, 4Ω at 0.01% THD) — real headroom for floorstanders and larger rooms, with whisper-quiet cooling that only runs when it's needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-res streaming built in\u003c\/strong\u003e — Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, and Qobuz Connect direct from the cloud. Apple AirPlay and Google Cast handle Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, BBC Sounds, podcasts, and everything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-res audio up to 32-bit \/ 192kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e via Burr-Brown DACs, with FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, and WAV support from USB or your home media server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternet radio\u003c\/strong\u003e with 20 presets and a comprehensive 8-alarm clock system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving magnet phono stage\u003c\/strong\u003e with adjustable input level — plug your turntable straight in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDMI ARC \/ eARC\u003c\/strong\u003e so TV and film sound run through the R710 and your speakers, controlled from your TV remote.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5mm headphone output\u003c\/strong\u003e plus Bluetooth headphone support — late-night listening without waking the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical and stereo RCA inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e, switchable RCA line\/pre-out, and a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003esubwoofer output\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C port\u003c\/strong\u003e for playing music files from a drive (and 5W charging).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWired Ethernet\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for rock-solid streaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD\u003c\/strong\u003e, AAC, and SBC — remembers up to eight devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirPlay \/ Google Cast multi-room\u003c\/strong\u003e — link with the Ruark R410, R610, R810, or any compatible speaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.8-inch high-contrast colour TFT display\u003c\/strong\u003e with auto-dimming, showing album art, disc info, and station logos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop-mounted RotoDial\u003c\/strong\u003e with soft-touch buttons, plus a matching \u003cstrong\u003erechargeable Bluetooth remote\u003c\/strong\u003e that doesn't need line-of-sight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo 3m oxygen-free copper speaker cables\u003c\/strong\u003e in the box — add speakers and you're listening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound: effortless power, from disc or stream\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R710 is built around a custom switch-mode power supply feeding purpose-designed Class D amplifier stages, with short signal paths and careful grounding for low noise. Burr-Brown handles both the DAC and ADC at 32-bit \/ 192kHz, and the quoted frequency response is \u003cstrong\u003e22Hz–22kHz (+0\/−3dB)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same reach as the R610, but with more than two and a half times the power behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the difference you hear. Where a 75W amplifier starts to work hard, the R710 stays relaxed: bass stays controlled at volume, dynamics land with weight, and big speakers like the Talisman-R open up rather than tightening. Ruark describes the character as effortless, and it's the right word — the R710 doesn't chase excitement, it lets the recording provide it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCD playback is uncompressed, so a well-mastered disc through the R710 is as good as the source gets. Adjustable bass and treble (±6dB), switchable Loudness EQ, a Stereo+ wide mode, and the subwoofer output let you tune it to your room without menu-diving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign: the 70s hi-fi console, done properly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R710 is what a music centre would look like if it had been designed today by people who still love the originals. The vertical walnut slats span the full front and hide the CD slot; the 6.8-inch display sits on the left, big enough to read album art from across the room; and the RotoDial on top means the whole system can be run without picking up a remote. It's wider and deeper than the R610 (375 × 310mm) and weighs 6.6kg — substantial, but still a single, tidy box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo finishes, both with a Fused Walnut fascia:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFused Walnut\u003c\/strong\u003e — walnut veneer cabinet, walnut slat trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatin Charcoal\u003c\/strong\u003e — charcoal lacquer cabinet, walnut slat trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall note: allow about 12.5cm of height for the RotoDial and feet, and leave a little breathing room around the cabinet — the R710 has automatic cooling fans for the power supply and amplifier, and a sideboard, console, or open hi-fi rack lets them do their job silently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnectivity at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWireless\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWired\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a\/b\/g\/n\/ac\/ax, dual-band)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated slot-loading CD player\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApple AirPlay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI ARC \/ eARC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGoogle Cast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical input (up to 24-bit \/ 96kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth 5.1 (aptX HD, AAC, SBC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStereo RCA line in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth headphone output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM phono input (RCA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpotify \/ TIDAL \/ Qobuz Connect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA line out \/ pre-out (switchable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternet radio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubwoofer out (mono RCA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPnP \/ DLNA media servers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5mm headphone out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C (audio playback + 5W charging)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet (RJ45, 10\/100)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold-plated 4mm speaker binding posts (L\/R)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 200W Class D, 4Ω at 0.01% THD (400W total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC \/ ADC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burr-Brown 32-bit \/ 192kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-res audio support:\u003c\/strong\u003e FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, WAV up to 32-bit \/ 192kHz; AAC to 96kHz; MP3 to 320kbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Book CD-DA, CD-R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22Hz–22kHz, +0\/−3dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bass and treble ±6dB, switchable Loudness EQ, switchable Stereo+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable input levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Line in, phono, HDMI, optical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving magnet, up to 8mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switch-mode, 90–240V AC, IEC C14 inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2W standby, 15W typical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8-inch high-contrast colour TFT, auto-dimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresets \/ alarms:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 global presets, 8 alarms (daily, weekday, weekend, custom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rechargeable wireless (Bluetooth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internet radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware updates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over-the-air, LAN, and USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated 4mm binding posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105 × 375 × 310mm (H × W × D); 125 × 375 × 345mm including feet and controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.6kg (10.4kg packaged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e R710, rechargeable remote, 2m AC power cable, 2 × 3m oxygen-free copper speaker cables, quick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years standard, extended to 3 years with online registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the R710 is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e who never stopped buying discs and want them played properly — not through a USB add-on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstander owners\u003c\/strong\u003e who want a one-box amplifier with enough power to actually drive them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e who'd like the phono stage built in and the turntable plugged straight into the console.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreamers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, and Apple Music at full quality from one dial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTV watchers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want film and series audio handled by a real stereo via HDMI eARC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate-night listeners\u003c\/strong\u003e who need a headphone jack on the front of the system, not a separate amp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign-minded households\u003c\/strong\u003e where the hi-fi has to earn its place on the sideboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the \u003cstrong\u003eRuark Talisman-R floorstanders\u003c\/strong\u003e for the system Ruark designed it around, or the \u003cstrong\u003eSabre-R bookshelves\u003c\/strong\u003e in a smaller room. It will also happily replace the amplifier at the centre of a system you already love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Ruark R710 have a built-in CD player?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — a slot-loading player concealed behind the front slats, supporting standard CD-DA discs and CD-Rs. No add-on needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the Ruark R710 and the R610?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are streaming amplifiers with the same streaming platform, Burr-Brown DACs, phono stage, HDMI eARC, and RotoDial. The R710 adds the built-in CD player, a 3.5mm headphone jack, audiophile components and power supply upgrade, a larger 6.8-inch display (vs 5-inch), and 200W per channel instead of 75W — enough to drive floorstanders and larger rooms. The R610 includes DAB\/FM tuners; the R710 is internet radio only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the R710 have built-in speakers?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Like the R610, it's an amplifier designed to drive a pair of passive speakers. For speakers in the same box, look at the \u003cstrong\u003eRuark R410\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eR810 Radiogram\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat speakers should I use with the R710?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruark designed it around the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/audionation.ca\/products\/ruark-talisman-r-floorstanding-speakers\"\u003eTalisman-R floorstanders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/audionation.ca\/products\/ruark-sabre-r-bookshelf-speakers\"\u003eSabre-R bookshelves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are also a perfect match. With 200W per channel into 4Ω it will drive most passive speakers on the market. Consider our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/audionation.ca\/collections\/ophidian-audio\"\u003eOphidian\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/audionation.ca\/collections\/guru-loudspeakers\"\u003eGuru\u003c\/a\u003e speakers as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect a turntable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — there's a built-in moving magnet phono stage with an adjustable input level, so most turntables plug straight in without an external preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, and Qobuz?\u003c\/strong\u003e All four. Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, and Qobuz Connect are built in for direct full-quality playback; Apple Music streams via AirPlay, and Amazon Music, Deezer, and BBC Sounds via AirPlay or Google Cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the R710 have DAB or FM radio?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — the R710 has internet radio only, with 20 presets. Internet radio gives you access to Canadian and international stations at higher quality than FM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have a headphone output?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — a 3.5mm jack, plus Bluetooth headphone support. The speaker outputs mute automatically while headphones are connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the R710 as a soundbar replacement?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The HDMI eARC input routes TV audio through the R710 to your stereo speakers, and your TV remote controls the volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the R710 multi-room compatible?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, via Apple AirPlay and Google Cast — pair it with the Ruark R410, R610, R810, or any AirPlay or Cast speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I play music from a USB drive or a NAS?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The USB-C port plays FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, WAV, AAC, and MP3 files, and the Media Servers source browses UPnP\/DLNA libraries on a PC, Mac, or NAS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat finishes does the R710 come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fused Walnut and Satin Charcoal, both with walnut slat trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e The R710, rechargeable Bluetooth remote, 2m power cable, two 3m oxygen-free copper speaker cables, and a quick start guide. Speakers are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruark's first production is scheduled for October 2026. 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